The Congress on Research in Dance (CORD) is an interdisciplinary organization with an open, international membership. Its purposes are 1) to encourage research in all aspects of dance, including its related fields; 2) to foster the exchange of ideas, resources, and methodologies through publications, international and regional conferences, and workshops; 3) to promote the accessibility of research materials. CORD publishes Dance Research Journal (DRJ) and an organizational newsletter. Its annual scholarly conference is open to members and nonmembers.